Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Lyon
LyonOptional Activities
- Explore Lyon's gastronomic dining scene
Landmarks Lyon - Day 2
Mâcon
Mâcon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beaujolais wine region drive and wine tasting with local vintner
- Excursion to Cluny and Cluny Abbey - guided town tour and free time
- Excursion to Château de Cormatin - guided tour of castle, gilded rooms, and gardens
Landmarks Mâcon Beaujolais Wine Region Cluny Abbey Château de Cormatin 
- Day 3
Lyon
Lyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Lyon including traboules and Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière
- Excursion to Pérouges - medieval walled village with vine-covered buildings and cobbled laneways
- Silk painting workshop - learn about Lyon's silk heritage and history
- Guided cycling tour to Tête d'Or Park - cycle along bike lanes to 105-hectare urban park with lake, botanical garden, rose garden, and zoo
Landmarks Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière Pérouges Tête d'Or Park - Day 4
Vienne
Vienne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Vienne with Roman theatre - explore history of this riverside town once conquered by Julius Caesar
- Cycling tour of Vienne - cycle past Roman temple, monument to Emperor Augustus, ruins of baths and villas, and Ile Barlet River Island
Landmarks Vienne Roman Theatre Île Barlet - Day 5
Viviers - Avignon
Viviers - Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Viviers - explore monuments and architectural treasures including Cathedral of St. Vincent with free time
- French Resistance walking tour of Viviers - hear stories of heroism and daring missions during Nazi Occupation
- Excursion to Grignan de Provence - explore castle and Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour with leisure time
Landmarks Viviers Cathedral of St. Vincent, Viviers Grignan Castle Collegiate Church of the Holy Saviour, Grignan - Day 6
Avignon
Avignon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert and dinner at Palais des Papes (exclusive experience)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Avignon including Pope's Palace - explore city walls and historic 14th century papal seat
- Excursion to Pont du Gard - guided tour of ancient Roman aqueduct from first century
- Shop with a chef & Scenic Culinaire - visit local market with ship's chef to sample regional ingredients, return for interactive cooking demonstration
- Wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape - sample celebrated wines from Côte du Rhône vineyards, historically known as 'Wine of Popes'
- Leisure exploration of Avignon - wander cobblestoned streets or visit Le Rocher des Doms for city views and English-style garden
Landmarks Palais des Papes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Rocher des Doms - Day 7
Arles
Arles- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Arles
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Arles - walking tour of Roman ruins including Las Arenas arena, experience artistic colours and light that inspired many artists
- Les Baux and olive farm visit - visit Alpilles olive farm to see olive oil production and tasting, tour medieval city of Les Baux with cobblestone streets and 11th century castle
- Following Vincent - Van Gogh's Arles - walking tour tracing Van Gogh's journey through streets and sites that inspired his works during his 15 months in the town
- Discovery of lavender - from field to perfume - visit organic farm specializing in essential oils from lavender, thyme, rosemary and other herbs, learn extraction process, create your own lavender mist (available late June to mid-August)
Landmarks Las Arenas Les Baux Alpilles Region - Day 8
Tarascon
Tarascon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Farewell breakfast
Landmarks Tarascon
